Yangon Colonial Pipe Walk

There is a Road Less Traveled style adventure cutting right through the urban landscape of Yangon, Myanmar. With a decent sense of balance and comfort with risk, a unique walk leads from the center of the city to its edges. The entire sojourn occurs along a steel water pipe, commissioned by the colonial British, that runs over 50km to a reservoir. The location was shared with me by Blue Temple who are involved in inspiring community enhancement projects around the pipe. Check out what they've done.

A few things to keep in mind: 

• The pipe heats up as the day gets long (mornings are best)
• The pipe will be slicker when wet (and a fall could be bad)
• You might have to pass someone walking the other way or sitting on the pipe (don't wear a big backpack that will ruin your balance)
• You'll pass right through local neighborhoods close to homes (don't point your camera into someone's home. Be kind and respectful with the locals)
• There are a couple sketchy road crossings (proceed with caution)
• At all road crossing one must crawl under, climb over a railing, or take some janky wooden planks off the pipe (more caution)
• There are a couple spots on the pipe where some kind of spigots are popping out the top, which means you have to hold onto the metal and scooch your way around (balance and upper-body strength required)

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On the maps below you'll see where to start and an ideal place to end. 

Enjoy this unique adventure away from the tourist hotspots and the cacophony of the city streets.